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With only a short time to enjoy the sites of Paris, this was an excellent and time-efficient method of experiencing Versailles. Conveniently picked up right at the hotel. Do recommend the early morning tour because there is still a wait in the line to enter which gets long very quickly. Be prepared that it is mostly unguided, so you can get the audio headphones for any needed descriptions. But you follow the 'tour arrow' signs and walk through at your own pace before a quick tour of the gardens behind the palace.

With only a limited time to see the sights of Paris, this was a great way to experience the immensity of the Louvre in an efficient manner. Skipping most of the lines and entering a little-used entrance was really nice. The time allotted will not allow you the benefit of seeing most of what the Louvre has to offer, but you get a good sense of where the major sections are located, the layout of the place, and an opportunity to view some of the highlights of the museum. The guide was very knowledgeable, however the only drawback would be the lengthy descriptions of a select number of art pieces which really limits the amount of space that could be covered in the short time frame. Our group was approx. 18 - 20 people, which naturally leads to waits for stragglers and bathroom breaks although the guide did her best to keep the group moving forward relatively efficiently.

The morning session was amazing, the guide, a trained archeologist was able to bring to life the ancient sites of the tour and answer all questions. The afternoon requires crossing a number of streets and time is spent keeping the group together, but again well worth the time to hear a bit more of the history of Rome, and the Pantheon is an amazing sight to behold.